Author: Pat Moriarty

Where Did Toxic Masculinity Come From?

Truth be told, Marsha is very often the “thought”fulness behind these weekly offerings. Today is no exception. Her editing skills are keen and make the difference in how well these thoughts are expressed. So I’m dedicating this post to Marsha, without whom there would be no —  Just A Thought 💐 Recently at breakfast, Marsha, having just finished reading a news article, looked up at … Continue reading Where Did Toxic Masculinity Come From? »

Keeping Faith After 250 Years

The United States will soon commemorate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a date more worthy of humble reflection than triumphant celebration. The 56 men who signed the Declaration were signing their own death warrants — if the war was lost, they would hang. A sobering reminder. Which leaders today would sign such a document? The opening sentence of … Continue reading Keeping Faith After 250 Years »

Goodbye, Mr. Miller

“The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.” ~ E.L. Bulwer A Tribute to John Miller — 1939 – 2026  “He was known as a motivator on the field and in the classroom. Generations of student-athletes benefited from his discipline, encouragement, and unwavering belief in their potential. In recognition of his contributions, … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Miller »

My Restless Closet

“There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless.” ~ Wilson Mizner  My early memories of skeletons involved people in my family — the ones we DIDN’T talk about. Grandpa Jack Great Uncle Mike Aunt Peggy  The one characteristic they shared was their alcoholism. I learned from a very young age: We didn’t talk about alcoholism. Ever. So from the age of … Continue reading My Restless Closet »